Actual ISSA CPT Final Exam Questions and 100% correct Answers

What is considered a normal body mass index (BMI)? - ANSWERBelow 18.5 In the OARS model for behavior change, recapping the plan of action is part of which technique? - ANSWERSummarizing What type of nonverbal communication are speech components like tone, pitch, facial expressions, and hesitation noises? - ANSWERParalanguage Type, frequency, time, and rest are examples of what aspect of fitness? - ANSWERAcute training variables According to the American Heart Association, what is considered a 'normal' blood pressure? - ANSWER120/80 mm Hg What type of reactive exercises involve the repeated maximum stretching and contracting of muscles in the shortest amount of time? - ANSWERPlyometric training What are the building blocks of protein? - ANSWERAmino acids What term is described as the volume of blood the left ventricle pushes out in a single heartbeat? - ANSWERStroke volume During exercise, the average human's breathing rate increases to what range and varies based on exercise intensity? - ANSWER50 to 60 breaths per minute Which category of nutrients is required in large quantities in the diet to support function and energy production? - ANSWERMacronutrients What is the first step in a balance training progression? - ANSWERFloor: two legs During cardiorespiratory training, how can the acute training variable of rest be manipulated to increase training intensity? - ANSWERDecrease rest time A movement that keeps the distal end of the body segment fixed in one location describes what type of kinetic chain movement? - ANSWERClosed kinetic chain movement According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which of the following should be limited in the diet to promote optimal health? - ANSWERAdded sugar What type of email communication reaches out to former clients and older prospects and encourages a reply? - ANSWERReengagement email The process of glycolysis is the breakdown of what molecule in the body? - ANSWERGlucose What is a benefit of small group training? - ANSWERReduces the cost per participant The principle of progressive overload states that the body must encounter what type of stress to drive adaptation? - ANSWERStress that is greater than what is normally encountered Which acute training variable accounts for the total time a muscle is engaged during a set of exercise? - ANSWERTime under tension Which personal trainer best practice includes staying within the scope of practice and